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Closed for 2023. Wholesale department is open.

Producing great finds in Macon County for over 20 years. We are located on Hwy. 441 North just outside of Franklin, North Carolina. Enjoy 150ft of covered flumes, so you can mine rain or shine. Mining instruction on premises, for your mining pleasure. You can Find anything from Ruby, Sapphire, emeralds, Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Smokey and Rose Quartz and may more. Native Buckets are available along with enriched buckets. We also carry International Bucket, with stones from all around the world. Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Bus parking is available. Pets are Welcome, but must be on a leash at all tim

Gem cutting is available with an additional charge. We carry mountings in sterling silver, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold. Some mounts that carry include rings (men's and women's), pendents, earrings, bracelets, and tie tacks. We also cut stones by mail year around. Our gem shop carries a large arrangement of gifts for all ages.

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We also mail gem dirt all over the US, so if you are not in the area and still want to enjoy mining just contact us. We mail dirt year round. Call for prices.